PGCE Primary (3-7) - PGCE

London Metropolitan University

This Primary 3 to 7 course leads to Qualified Teacher Status and to the Master’s Level PGCE qualification. It prepares you to teach 3- to 7-year-olds, while also giving you an understanding of the full age range of primary education. You’ll learn all the skills you need to start teaching in primary schools, with expert guidance from our tutor team and with strong school placements to give you the experience to teach with confidence. By choosing to train as a teacher of 3 to 7-year-olds at London Met, you’ll be joining a powerful partnership of diverse teachers and schools. You’ll undertake two school placements of 10 and 14 weeks, giving you excellent hands-on practical experience in two different schools. We place an emphasis on teaching in an urban, multicultural environment, which is ideal if you want to teach in a city setting. This PGCE course benefits from our convenient London location and will broaden your understanding of teaching in multicultural and diverse urban environments. Through study, discussion and teaching, you’ll develop an understanding of how children learn and the methods you can use to help them to effectively develop their knowledge and skills. We place great emphasis on sharing feedback to feedforward with your peers and colleagues. You’ll complete a weekly reflection and contribute to discussions online to further develop your understanding of the role of a primary teacher.

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